Deptt zoology

Rajiv Gandhi Govt. Degree College, Chaura maidan,Shimla-4

Principal- Dr Raja Ram Chauhan

Department of ZoologyYear of Establishment-1994Courses offered : Under Graduate Courses Choice Based Credit System : Semester wise (Introduced in 2013)

Deptt. Of Zoology (in Old Building-ground floor)Deptt. Of Zoology -

Now

Vision Of The Department

• To develop well integrated individual • To conserve Biodiversity

Science Gallery(Diplaying exhibits of students)

Teaching Posts: 02 Assistant Professor Prof Nidhi Dhatwalia M Sc. Gold Medalist MPhil PhD CSIR-UGC JRF-Net Qualified

Prof Shweta SharmaM Sc. MPhil (Gold Medalist) Phd CSIR-UGC-Net Qualified

Dr Nidhi Dhatwalia

• Research Papers • Karyotypes of 21 species of Aphids from Northwestern Himalyas. The Journal of Cytology and

Genetics 4 2003; 1_9• A note on Aphids species infesting some plants of economic importance in Himachal Pradesh

(Short Communication); Pest Management and Economic Zoology; 11(2); 203-205, 2003 • Cytogenetic studies on willowaphids.Cytologia.74(2) :125-131 ,2009• Aphids – ant association in willow aphids. Indian Journal of Entomology. 71(4): 320-323(2009).

• Research papers(In Communication): • Biology of Cavariella aegopodii on Salix babylonica in India. • Biology of Tuberolachnus salignus on Salix babylonica in India.• Mating behavior of Cavariella aegopodii.

• Membership• Member of Journal of Cytology and Genetics and Genetics (India)• Member of Japan Mendel’s Society • Member of Entomological society of India

Dr Shweta Sharma

Research Paper• Published paper entitled “Efficacy of Chlorophyll in on Tobacco induced Chromosomal

Aberrations in Rats” in International Journal of Advanced Technology in Engineering and Science with Impact factor of 1.012

• International Conference: Participated in International Conference, Global Meet Of Biologist (GMB-2012) and Satellite Conference on Vector Control and Management: Present Status and Future Strategies in Hyderabad (26-28 December,2012) and was conferred with Best Poster Award for research presentation entitled “Protective Effect of Indole-3-Carbinol in reducing Genotoxicity Induced by PAHs (7, 12-DMBA) in Rats

• Participated in National Symposium on Nanobiotechnology (NSNT- 2012) held at Indian Institute of Technology(IIT)- Mandi, HP on 1-2 June (2012) and presented Poster “Efficacy of Chlorophyllin in reducing Genotoxicity Induced by 7, 12-DMBA in Rats”.

Membership• Permanent Member of Him Science Congress Association (HSCA), Himachal Pradesh• Life Member of Zoological Society Of India

Technical Staff Post: 02

Sh Rishi Dev, JLA Sh Trilok Chand, LA

Strength Of Department

Well Qualified and competent

Staff

Well equipped lab Team work

Inquistive students

Post Accredition Initiative

• Quality enhancement & Sustenance Measures taken to meet the goal• Systematic and organized framework (syllabus,

practicals, Assignment, charts, etc.) • Quality services provided : well equipped lab• Regular career Counseling of students pics• Optimum use of learning resources ppt pics• Fostering Leadership qualities in students• Promote and preserve wellness of students•

Scheme of Examinations for every major /minor and additional course:End semester examination 50 marks Time 3 hrsMid-term test after 48 teaching days 15 marksMid-term test after 90 teaching days 15 marksAssignments/seminar (with power point presentation) 15 marks Time 30 minsMinimum 30 min. durationClass Room Attendance 05 marksPracticals of every major/minor/additional course 50 marks Time 3 hrs

BSCZOO0621 Fish Biology 40 3+1=4

BSCZOO0622 Environnent Management

40 3+1=4

BSCZOO0623 Biodiversity 40 3+1=4

RGGDC - Shimla -4Zoology Department

Time Table (2016)

Time

9-10a.m. 10-11a.m. 11-12 noon

12-1pm 1-2pm 2-3pm 3-4pm

Semester - 2 Major /Minor practical (1-6)

Major /minor practical (1-6)

Minor Zoology Room No -11

Major -1 and Major -2 Zoo lab (1-6)

Semester -4 Major -3 (4-6) Zoo- lab

Major 1 and 2 Zoo- lab

Minor Zoo (4-6) Room no. 101

Major 1/2/3 Minor Practical

Practical

Semester -6 Additionalcourse 1/2 (1-6)

Additional coursePractical

Major 1/2 Zoology lab (1-6)

Major -1/minor practical

Major -2 practical

Systematic and organized framework (syllabus, practicals, Assignment etc.)

Practical's

Classroom teaching –through charts and delivering lectures

Optimum use of learning resources

Different Assignments given to students

Assignments

Different Projects given to students

Quality services provided : well equipped lab

Specimen

Compound Microscope

Skeleton

Chemicals

Oven

Aquarium

Fostering Leadership qualities in students

2011-Onwards

Glimpse of Various Activities organised by

Zoology Deptt

Science Day: Debate (Nov,2011)

Various extension activities (2011)Sept : Employment opportunities in Zoology

Science & meditation

2012: Aug-Quiz Compeition organized by Zoology Deptt

Sept,2012: Tree Plantation –NSS Committee member Dr Meenakshi (Deptt Zoology)

Career Counseling in Life SciencesSept,2012

Dec,2012 Science Day Poster Making, Slogan writing, declamation Science exhibition

NSS Blood Donation Camp Nov,2013

NSS Committee member Dr Meenakshi (Deptt Zoology)

Aug,2013: Tree Plantation –NSS Committee member Dr Meenakshi (Deptt Zoology)

March-2o15 ,Prize Distribution

Women’s Day March- 2015Prof Shweta and Prof Nidhi Member of Women’s Cell

Thalassemia awareness programme,Dec-2015

Thalassemia awareness programme, Dec-2015(Poster making , Declamation,Essay writing were main activities)

Prof Nidhi delivering lecture on Thalassemia

Organised by Life Science Society

Speakers during progrm

Poster made by participants

Prof Shweta Sharma delivering informative lecture on Cancer to National Cadet Corps , Dec-2015

With Chief Guest Dr RajaranmChauhanNCC Convener Prof. Sunil Gautam

Field Visit to Central Potato Research Institute(CPRI),Shimla (September-2015)

with Prof Shweta Sharma

• To Have First Hand Knowledge of Molecular Biology Tools Techniques • To make them aware of work environment of these lab…

Museum CPRI Electron Microscope

PCR

Gel Electrophoresis

Sequencer

Women’s day Celebrated on 8th March-2016 Prof Nidhi Dhatwalia women’s cell member

Science Day Celebrated on 15th March ,2016Chief Guest was our Principal Dr Raja Ram Chauhan

Poster making , Models, Declamation,Power Point Presentation were main activities

Students explaining exhibits to Chief Guest

Zoology Students giving Power Point Presentations

Zoology Students demonstrating about Blood group Testing

Faculty Of Science with Chief GuestStudents of Major Zoology bagged First Prize in Poster making and Power point PresentationsAnd consolation Prizes

Science day was jointly organised by All Faculty of Sciences

Soil Testing Lab was Inaugrated By Our Principal Dr Raja Ram chauhan In Deptt.Of Botany,16th March ,2016

Prof Nidhi Dhatwalia –Member of Soil Testing Lab.

Result Year : 2011-2012 Annual System

Class Pass PercentageBSc I 77.27 %

BSc II 100 %

BSC III 100 %

Class Pass Percentage

BSc I 55.55 %

BSc II 78 %

BSC III 100 %

Year : 2012-2013 Annual System

Class Pass PercentageBSc II 84.32 %

BSc III 98.33 %

Year : 2013-2014 Annual System

Year : 2014-2015 Annual SystemClass Pass Percentage

BSc III 100 %

ADMISSION BY ROLL ON BASIS

CBCS (Choice Based Credit System) RUSA Scheme was launched in College in 2013 ,comprising of Six semester to be completed in Three Years duration in all college of Himachal Pradesh

Student Teacher Ratio is 45:1

Future Perspective in ZoologyAlthough firmly rooted in life sciences, a degress in Zoology equips you with aaray of

skills, including lab and field work leading to wide choice in careers

Zoology

Ecologist

Research Scientist

Nature Conservation Officer

Marine Scientist

Environmental Consultant

Biomedical Scientist

Higher Education Lecturer

Toxicologist

Zoo and Aquarium

Careers

Career Couselling in Zoology

Making Students aware with wider choice in Zoology

Future Plans

• More Field visits to be organised for the students

• Equiping lab with audio visual aids to facilitate learning process

• Conducting awareness compaign among students on the need of conserving animal species diversity

• Preparing Projects/Reports on animal flora from different localities in H.P.

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